Council Minute Highlights:
November, 2017The Treasurers Report was
reviewed with October gas bill of $118.29 and electric bill of $158.53.
Motion to approve was made by Tim Gordon and seconded by Karen Niemeier.
Motion passed.

Pastor Miho presented her monthly report which included upcoming events of
the Re-Markable Conversation with the Bishop in Massbach and Christmas
services. Pastor is scheduling one-on-one meetings with Council members in
upcoming months. She brought the current issue of Making Christ Known where
the Piece Corps was featured for the donation of quilts to the Hurricane
Harvey mission.

On behalf of Worship and Music, Denny Luke said 15 – 20 minute training
sessions will be held for all volunteers, such as ushers and greeters, to
review responsibilities. Special Sunday services will be held when there are
five Sundays in a month. Suggestions are welcome.

Karen Niemeier, Service Committee, said a new location is being sought for
the After School Program. Denny Luke said the Finance Committee is asking
all committee chairs to prepare budgets for review prior to the annual
meeting.

The Property Committee has prepared a list of improvement projects for the
sanctuary. Troy Doubler moved and Coralyn Hudik seconded the motion to
consider and move forward the suggestions to the congregation for approval
at the Annual Meeting. Council unanimously approved. The list includes
upgrades to the following sanctuary areas: sound and video system, carpet,
sanding and refinishing floors, electrical upgrades, refinishing and
painting inside of windows and new pew cushions. Cost of the project is
estimated to be $52,000 - $65,000. current memorial is designated for carpet
upgrades, but it is not sufficient to complete the work. With congregational
and Trust Board approval, the project has the option of being funded by the
Building Trust Fund.

Troy Doubler made a motion to give $500 to Danica Balbach for her Mission
Trip to Haiti. Gene Hesselbacher seconded and motion passed.

Karen Niemeier presented an update on the Constitution with revisions as
suggested by the Synod. The bulk of the changes involve language and
separation of the Constitution from other elements such as job descriptions
and policies. Fourteen sections were reviewed.

ELCA Disaster Relief - $500; ELCA Global Missionary Sponsorship - $1,500;
ELCA Good Gifts - $500; Grace Place Campus Ministry - $250; Lena Area Church
Cooperative - $500; Lena Food Pantry - $750 and $600 for rent; and Lutheran
Outdoor Ministry Center - $500. The Council also agreed to donate $500 to
First Lutheran Church for the Stubbs Family medical needs. Coralyn Hudik
moved to add Pine Ridge Retreat Center to the distribution of Endowment
Funds. Troy Doubler seconded and all approved for the amount of $500.

Approved a Christmas Tour of Homes as a benefit for the food pantry. Date
will be 4-7 pm Sunday, Dec. 10 with three homes on the tour.

Accepted Pastor Miho’s suggestion of an Angel theme for Advent and Christmas
and to invite the community to stop by and visit. Members are asked to lend
angel decorations and contribute to decorating. Donations will be collected
for Tyler’s Justice Center in Stockton.